December 31st 2023.
Sir Dave Brailsford has officially started his new role at Manchester United today, arriving at the Carrington training ground this afternoon.
The former British Cycling performance director has been tasked with overseeing an audit of the Red Devils following their investment from Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Brailsford's 'marginal gains' mantra has been widely celebrated and helped British Cycling reach new heights in the mid-2010s.
The 59-year-old has attended United's last two matches, sitting alongside Sir Alex Ferguson as Nottingham Forest beat Erik ten Hag's side last Saturday.
It has been reported that today's visit was a 'light touch' day, in preparation for Brailsford getting started in the New Year. He toured the training ground with football director John Murtough and interim chief executive Patrick Stewart, and met with some of the staff.
Though Brailsford and Ratcliffe are yet to hold talks with Ten Hag, these conversations are expected to take place in the coming week, when United's players will be given a few days off ahead of their FA Cup trip to Wigan.
It's an exciting time for Manchester United and their supporters, as they look to the future with Sir Dave Brailsford now on board.
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